trinitrotoluene

[ trahy-nahy-troh-tol-yoo-een ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. TNT.

trinitrotoluene

/ traɪˌnaɪtrəʊˈtɒljʊˌɒl; traɪˌnaɪtrəʊˈtɒljʊˌiːn /

noun

1. the full name for TNT

Word History and Origins

Origin of trinitrotoluene¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; trinitro- + toluene

Example Sentences

Densite: alkaline nitrates, trinitrotoluene, dinitrotoluene, and ammonium chloride.

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Fumyl is a smoke-producing explosive, and contains trinitrotoluene and ammonium chloride.

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The Germans did not develop this explosive as much as the Entente Powers, who effected great economy of trinitrotoluene.

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Motto for British traders: "If at first you don't succeed, try, try trinitrotoluene."

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He has been silenced for a year by the roar of trinitrotoluene and the bluster of fools; and the world is in ruins.

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Related Words

• nitroglycerin